Jeffrey Brown Virtual Author Visit

 Author Visit, Books, Children, Virtual Events
Apr 292021
 

Wednesday, May 12, 2021, 10:00 am, Zoom

Picture of author Jeffrey Brown

Calling all Star Wars fans! The Warren Public Library and the Detroit Institute of Arts are hosting the New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Brown!

Jeffrey Brown is the author-illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Star Wars: Jedi Academy series and the Darth Vader series. He is also the author of the Lucy & Andy Neanderthal graphic novels for middle graders and the picture book My Teacher Is a Robot. His newest series is Space-Time.

Book cover of Jedi Academy showing several Star War characters

We have a limited number of spots for children in grades 4-6 to join us via Zoom on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 10:00 am. Teachers and students from several local schools will be joining us as well.

Call 586-751-0770 to register. Warren residents with library cards will receive first accommodation. Everyone (Warren residents and others) must sign up for the wait list. You will be notified and moved to the main list if space is available. Educators in Warren can contact Lisa Martin (lamartin@cityofwarren.org) to request space for their classroom to attend.

Cluttered Lives, Empty Souls with Local Author Terrence Shulman

 Adults, Author Visit, Books, Miller Branch, Programs, Virtual Events
Mar 112021
 

Thursday, March 25, 6 pm, Zoom

***VIRTUAL PROGRAM***

Join Terrence Shulman on Zoom for a respectful and thought- provoking presentation about hoarding. We will learn what hoarding is and isn’t, what causes it, and how to best address and treat it. Mr. Shulman is a local attorney, social worker/addictions therapist, and author specializing in assessing, treating, and educating about hoarding.

Registration is required. Register here. Zoom meeting details will be emailed to the address you provide in your registration the day before the program. Do not share Zoom Meeting details with others.

If you have questions about using Zoom, please contact the Miller Branch of Warren Public Library before the day of the program. The phone number to the library is 586.751.5377.

MI Library Quest – Virtual Mystery

 Programs, Teens, Virtual Events
Dec 282020
 

Friday, January 1 – Sunday, February 14, Online

Tweens and teens can try their hand at solving a mystery by joining a virtual scavenger hunt with MI Library Quest.

An anonymous tip has come in that a thief will steal an iconic Michigan landmark on Valentine’s Day. Follow the instructions on the MI Library Quest website to search for clues hidden on our and other Michigan library websites to figure out who the thief is and prevent the crime.

Those tweens and teens who complete this virtual scavenger hunt by February 14 will be entered into a drawing to win a prize!

The quest runs from January 1-February 14, for tweens and teens ages 10-17.

Please be sure to enter Warren Public Library as your library on the submission form in order to be entered in our prize drawing.

What to Read Next? – Library Catalog Search Basics – Virtual Event

 Adults, Miller Branch, Programs, Technology, Virtual Events
Feb 032021
 

Tuesday, February 9, 2021 6:00 pm, Zoom

Note: This class has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Looking for your next library read, but don’t know where to go when navigating the library catalog? This class is for you! We will go over some tips and tricks to make searching easier, as well as look at some other resources and websites to help you find the next book you want to read!

Register online or call 586-751-5377. Be sure to include your email when registering – Zoom meet up info will be emailed out one day prior to the event.

Hoopla, Freegal, and More!

 Adults, eResources, Programs, Virtual Events
Jan 132021
 

Tuesday, January 19, 2021 6:00 pm, Zoom

Unlock the potential of your library card! Learn how you can get eBooks, eAudiobooks, music, movies, and more with hoopla, our latest eResource. We will also discuss other resources including digital music service Freegal and downloadable magazine service RBdigital.

Register online or call 586-751-5377. Be sure to include your email when registering – Zoom meet up info will be emailed out one day prior to the event.

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